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    New Bike

    Hello, I am looking for a bike that will meet my requirements below. It will be replacing a 125 scooter. Main reason is to try and loose some weight and get fit - I'm type 2 diabetic. - Daily commute from Pudsey to Dewsbury 25mile round trip. - A couple of hills are between 10 and 15% gradient...
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    Ezee Torq Mk3 - Off Road Mode?

    Hi, after a 6 year break, I've decided to get another electric bike, I stopped last time due to moving jobs, I'm now working 12 miles away so is a possibility again. Last bike was a Powabike with Lead Acid Battery! Anyway, I'm thinking of an Ezee Torq Mk3 these used to have an off road option...
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    Powabyke 24 Speed Commuter

    SOLD *Powabyke 24 Speed Commuter* SOLD Bike Now Sold
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    Shimano Nexus Hub gears

    Hello all, just a quick question regarding the latest hub gears. On modern Shimano Nexus 7 or 8 hubs, is it possible to get a neutral gear? It’s something that I remember happening on more than one occasion on my old Raleigh Grifter with 3 speed hub gears, when standing up peddling very...
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    Replacing 200watt Powabyke motor with 250watt version.

    Hello, Does anyone know if it is possible to replace the 200watt motor on my Powabyke Commuter with a 250watt motor from a Powatryke or a U.S. spec Powabyke? And is there actually any difference? Thanks for any thoughts / advice.
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    Giant Lafree

    Hello, I've just been looking on Ebay and noticed a Giant Lafree for sale. It doesn't look like any Lafree I've seen before. Giant Lafree Does anyone know anything about this model? Thanks,
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    When to replace chain?

    When should a cycle chain be replaced, are there wear signs to look out for, or do most people wait until it actually fails? Thanks, Gavin.
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    Broken Spokes - replacing

    I've just been checking my bike over for loose spokes - and found two snapped spokes on the rear wheel. I have never replaced a spoke before, am I right in assuming that the tyre will need to be removed? Will any local bike shop stock spare spokes? Thanks for your help, Gavin.
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    EZEE Sprint on Ebay £125

    EZEE Sprint on Ebay £125 - SOLD - SOLD - SOLD I've just noticed an Ezee Sprint - 3 speed for sale on ebay. I'm not sure how old it it is. But it looks very cheap at £125 Buy It Now. I thought someone could be intersted. Item number 130163406979 - based in Norfolk.
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    Powerful front light

    Hello, I'm aware that I will soon be riding home from work in the dark, most of the roads are well lit, however there is a short 1 mile stretch with very poor lighting and lots of pot holes, can anyone recommend a specific model powerful front light? Thanks, Gavin.
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    Green Slime Tyre Sealant

    Hello All, I got a puncture on my way to work this morning. I was only a few hundred yards from home so turned round, pushed the bike back home and caught the bus! My question is, has anyone tried that green slime tyre sealant stuff that goes inside the inner tube? Does it work? Thanks...
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    Electric Bike Maintenance

    Hello, I just wanted to ask if there is any special maintenance I should be carrying out on my bike. I'm aware of the need for oiling the chain / gears etc, but what about the motor? The motor does aparently have a greasing hole, but there isn't anything in the owners manual to say what to...